The $500 Electric Fat Bike Can Run Over Anything

Earlier this year, I fell in love with fatbikes. Riding a Salsa Beargrease with a Rock Shox Bluto fork and Sram XX1—some of the nicest gear available—I found that I could ride over stuff I wouldn't dare try to run over on a standard bike.

Fatbikes on a commute don't really make sense, because they're a little slower and often pricey. But what if you made them electric? And just $499? That's what the Storm eBike is trying.

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If the specs are true, this thing would be pretty awesome to rip around on. They push a consistent 350 watts through the drivetrain, netting a 20 mph top speed and 50-mile range for the 45-pound bike. And when you reach your destination, it'll charge back up in 90 minutes so you can go out again without having to pedal.